Egypt beat Australia in a penalty shootout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The North African nation progresses to the round-of-16 game in Atlanta on July 7, where they wi

Australia and Egypt have never won a World Cup knockout game. Egypt moved on to the round of 16 with a penalty kicks victory.

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Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 16.

Australia manager Tony Popovic made an interesting decision with only 44 seconds left in extra time in the Socceroos' loss to Egypt in the World Cup's round of 32 on Friday, July 3. He subbed out his goalkeeper for penalty kicks.